Mastodawn

I love waxwings; they always appear so lovingly sculpted, sanded, and painted by hand. Bespoke little songbirds.

@handmade_ghost They always look so elegantly exquisite 😍

So - your new 2026 waxwing photo challenge is to capture waxwings in their rare clown modes 😉

@PhoenixSerenity Yes! 😂 Maybe I should track on the seasonal wild berry fermentation this year--I love catching them at their tipsy partying!

@handmade_ghost I support tipsy partying waxwings. I just imagined them gorging on berries, wearing little pompom party hats 🥳

@handmade_ghost Assuming you don’t mind, I might use this as a woodcut reference.

@enting Not at all! Always an honor. 🥰

@handmade_ghost I'm with you. They seem like the most exotic bird in my area. The subtle color gradations are so beautiful. Great aerialists, too!